The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser

The late accounts from the West-India Islands present the most gloomy spectacle that perhaps has ever been exhibited on the theatre of the globe. To reflect on a handful of people (comparatively speaking) being absolutely in the power of an immense multitude of blacks, untaught and uncivilized, whose sense of injuries has been constantly receiving additional keenness to its edge for ages, must harrow up every feeling of humanity ; and tho' there is something in our natures which revolts from slavery, and every generous American must ardently wish to see the period arrive

When Afric's sons shall freely range their groves,
Pluck their own fruits, and woo their sable loves.

Yet as the new system of the world is gradually ameliorating the condition of our species, it is rather to be feared, that the period when universal freedom shall be enjoyed, must be retarded, rather than accelerated by such horrible attempts. On the principle therefore of universal benevolence and philanthropy, if impelled by no other motives, the Government of the United States is bound to afford the most prompt and effectual succour and relief to their allies.

The accounts from Cape Francois as published in a Boston paper, says---That the Negro Insurgents amounted to 70,000, that they had killed all the Whites, men, women and children, and burnt all the plantations for 60 miles round--the light of the fire was so great, that they could see to read on board the packet which brought the news to New-London, the night after she sailed.